It follows escalating friction between Kiribati and Western nations — particularly Australia, a major aid donor — over the country’s deepening ties with China. Kiribati is threatened by ...

It hosts a Japanese satellite tracking station and China has announced plans to rebuild a World War Two U.S. military airstrip on Kiribati’s Kanton Island, prompting U.S. concern. The United ...

To make a direct call to Kiribati From China, you need to follow the international dialing format given below. The dialing format is same for calling Kiribati mobile or land line from China. To call ...

with Taiwan. Joseph Wu (2019) cited in "Breaking News: Kiribati switches recognition to China, Taiwan loses second Pacific ally in one week" on Taiwan COVID-19 pandemic [Kiribati’s industry is taking ...

Australia has officially launched a $400m scheme that’s designed to support our neighbours “in times of need” in a major win over a key rival.

Twenty-two nations and territories form ‘unprecedented’ Pacific Policing Initiative with US$270m in Australian funding.

Nauru, one of the smallest countries, with an area of 21sq km and a population of 13,000, is not the first Pacific Islands state to do a deal with Australia aimed at “China-proofing” it against ...

At first blush, the December 8 announcement that Australia and Nauru have signed a security treaty offers something for both ...

Strolling in the lush bamboo forest bathed in sunlight -- one of the filming spots for the Oscar-winning movie Crouching ...

Palau, a nation of about 18,000 people, has drawn China's anger by refusing to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

The new treaty comes as Australia seeks to counter China's rising power in the Pacific. It prevents third countries from ...